These developments boost policy clarity and predictability and enhance investor confidence. The new pipeline tariff guidelines introduce a unified, transparent entry-exit pricing model, enabling more predictable costs that support long-term market development. Unlocking under-utilised pipeline capacity through mandated open access can lower transport costs and expand market opportunities for producers, advancing India’s goal of a higher gas share in its energy mix.

The new exploration data-sharing policy which formalises licensing and public release of seismic and well data will boost fresh exploration interest, reduce risks, and may improve success rates in underexplored basins.

Attributed to Dr. Kapil Garg, Managing Director, Oilmax Energy Pvt. Ltd & Asian Energy Services Ltd.